NF (rapper)

NF
Birth name Nathan John Feuerstein
Also known as NF
n.F.
Nathan Feuerstien
Nate Feuerstein
Born March 30, 1991
Gladwin, Michigan
Genres Christian hip hop
Occupation(s) Singer, rapper, songwriter
Instruments vocals, singer-songwriter
Years active 2010–present
Labels Capitol CMG, Sparrow, Xist
Website nfrealmusic.com

Nathan John "Nate" Feuerstein (born March 30, 1991), whose stage name is NF, is an American Christian hip hop musician. He released an extended play in 2014 with Capitol CMG and Sparrow Records, NF, and it was his breakthrough release on the Billboard charts. His first studio album, Mansion, came out in 2015.

Early life

NF was born Nathan John Feuerstein,[1] in Gladwin, Michigan on March 30,[2][3] 1991.[4][5][6][7][8][9] His parents divorced, and he was raised by his father.[10] His mother died of an accidental drug overdose in 2009.[10] He was a 2009 graduate of Gladwin High School, and was on the basketball team.[11]

Music career

NF started making music in 2010, and released his debut album Moments under the name Nathan Feuerstein. During this time he also started working on his EP, NF, but didn't release it until 2014 because of a label dispute with Xist Music caused them to part ways.[10]Despite this, though, NF did return to make a song for Xist Music for their compilation album. The album was released on August, 28, 2012. He released a single, Beautiful Addiction, on November 4, 2013 as Nate Feuerstein. He signed to Capitol CMG and Sparrow Records, in 2014, before the release of the EP NF[10] This project was his breakthrough release on the Billboard, as it charted on the Christian Albums chart at No. 12, on the Top Gospel Albums at No. 4, and on the Top Rap Albums at No. 15.[12][13] This extended play was reviewed by Jesus Freak Hideout and New Release Tuesday, receiving two three and a half star reviews.[14][15] CCM Magazine reviewed the EP and awarded it four stars.[16] His first studio album, Mansion, released on March 31, 2015 by Capitol CMG and Sparrow.[17]

Discography

Studio albums

List of studio albums, with selected chart positions
Title Album details Peak chart positions[13]
US US
Chr		 US
Rap
Mansion 62 1 9

EPs

List of EPs, with selected chart positions
Title EP details Peak chart positions[13]
US
Chr		 US
Gos		 US
Rap
NF[14] 12[12] 4[12] 15[12]

References

  1. ↑ Broadcast Music, Inc.. "Songwriter/Composer: FEUERSTEIN NATHAN JOHN". Broadcast Music, Inc. Retrieved February 27, 2015.
  2. ↑ NF Official Twitter Account (March 28, 2015). "My first full length record drops the day after my birthday!!! What a present !". Twitter. Retrieved March 31, 2015.
  3. ↑ NF Official Twitter Account (March 22, 2015). "@Smitty5 my birthday is March 30th too". Twitter. Retrieved March 31, 2015.
  4. ↑ Intelius. "Nathan Feuerstein in Gladwin, MI". Intelius. Retrieved March 31, 2015.
  5. ↑ Leggett, Steve. "NF : Biography". AllMusic. Retrieved February 27, 2015.
  6. ↑ New Release Tuesday. "NF Artist Profile". New Release Tuesday. Retrieved February 27, 2015.
  7. ↑ Cross Rhythms. "NF Artist Profile". Cross Rhythms. Retrieved February 27, 2015.
  8. ↑ Jesus Freak Hideout. "NF Artist Profile". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved February 27, 2015.
  9. ↑ Michigan Voter Registration
  10. ↑ 10.0 10.1 10.2 10.3 Daniels, David (August 2, 2014). "How NF Became the First Hip-Hop Artist on Capitol CMG". Rapzilla. Retrieved February 27, 2015.
  11. ↑ "Heating up the hardwood". Gladwin County Record and Beaverton Clarion. Retrieved April 11, 2015.
  12. ↑ 12.0 12.1 12.2 12.3 "Artist Index: August 23, 2014" (PDF). Billboard. August 23, 2014. Retrieved February 12, 2015.
  13. ↑ 13.0 13.1 13.2 AllMusic. "NF Awards". AllMusic. Retrieved February 27, 2015.
  14. ↑ 14.0 14.1 Hoskins, Kevin (August 4, 2014). "NF, "NF - EP" Review". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved February 27, 2015.
  15. ↑ Ryan, Mark. "A Strong Introduction". New Release Tuesday. Retrieved February 27, 2015.
  16. ↑ Conner, Matt (October 15, 2014). "Nate Feuerstein: NF (EP)". CCM Magazine. Retrieved February 27, 2015.
  17. ↑ Jesus Freak Hideout (March 31, 2015). "NF, "Mansion" Review". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved February 27, 2015.